Islamic ministry unable to account for US$1m Rohingya fund
Islamic ministry officials are unable to confirm if MVR18 million (US$1 million) raised for Rohingya Muslims refugees was handed over to the Bangladesh Red Crescent, newspaper Mihaaru reported Monday.
12 Mar 2018, 9:00 AM
Islamic ministry officials are unable to confirm if MVR18 million (US$1 million) raised for Rohingya Muslims in September last year was handed over to the Bangladesh Red Crescent.
Citing a reliable source, Mihaaru reported Monday that the money has yet to reach the humanitarian organisation. Islamic Minister Dr Ahmed Ziyad told the press in November that the donations to a nationwide telethon and charity football match would be delivered within a week.
The ministry’s spokesman pleaded ignorance and directed inquiries to a member of the fund’s committee, who claimed he was unauthorised to speak to the media.
The newspaper said it has contacted various government officials to no avail for about two months.
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